Rory McIlroy can be happy with the season behind him, but at the same time disappointed, considering that he was close to achieving even greater success. The Northern Irish golfer has shown consistency this year, just like in previous years. However, things did not go his way, at least when it came to the Majors.
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In an interview with the media before the tournament in Dubai, the 35-year-old reflected on the season behind us. Rory admitted that he expected much more when it comes to this season and is aware that he has to accept things as they are. He does not want to fall into despair, considering that he has great years and great seasons ahead of him, where he can really show that he deserves greater things.
Yeah, incredibly consistent again. Ive been proud of that over the past few years, he said, as quoted by businesslive.
But then at the same time thinking about the ones that got away.
I could be sitting up here with a fifth Major title and I am not. So that stings and thats something I have to come to terms with but Ive got plenty more opportunities in the future.
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Although he admits that he could have done more this season, considering the goals he set, he still marks the season behind him as a successful one. He excelled at many tournaments, showed his best, and wowed the audience.
You know, did I achieve every goal I set for myself this year? Probably not. But I still consider it a successful season.- he continued.
The Northern Irish golfer is in third place when it comes to world rankings. Among him are two golfers who impressed this year, Scottie Scheffler and Xander Schauffele. Both of them were a level above everyone else this season, and it seems that the only one close to them was Rory McIlroy. His motives will be to remove them from the top positions, and for him to become the No. 1 golfer.
In an interview with the media, the 35-year-old referred to his peers in front of him, primarily to Scheffler, who won the Masters, Players, and the Olympics. He admits that the success of both of them this year has set them apart from the rest. Rory admits that he is aware of this, but also maximally motivated to repeat the same successes. Considering his experience and the qualities he used to show, there are great chances that McIlroy can at least show what they are. Of course, he will also need the luck factor for such a thing.
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As was announced, Rory McIlroy will look at things differently starting next season and will choose the events he will play in more carefully. Considering that he is getting older every year, but also considering that he wants to play only those tournaments that will secure him a better place on the golf scene, the 35-year-old wants to leave a few tournaments out of his schedule. However, Rory McIlroy pointed out that he will continue to play many DP World Tour tournaments. The popular golfer admitted that he played several events in America that he had not played before, but he also emphasized that he is now 35 years old, not 23 years old.
Im not going to miss these tournaments in the Middle East. Im not going to miss Wentworth. Im not going to miss the Irish Open. Im not going to miss The Scottish Open, he said.
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But there were a few events this year in America that I played that I dont typically play, and thats where Im going to have to trim a little bit. I have to remember, Im 35 now. Im not 23.
Rory McIlroy's career
McIlroy started his career as an 18-year-old, which certainly carries the fatigue factor. The Northern Irish golfer confirmed that he has been on the tour for 17 or 18 years, and that year after year he is equally motivated and determined to succeed. He realized that he has to take care of his body, understand how important it is to focus on himself and his body, and emphasize that playing a large number of events can only create more problems for him. His wishes are to shorten the schedule to 22 or 23 tournaments, which could enable him to perform better in big tournaments.
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The next season could be very interesting for him, considering that he wants to take a huge step towards the top. Rory McIlroy thinks it's finally time to show the true version of himself.
